appetizer
word
Definition
A small dish served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite; also called a starter.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English; in British English, 'starter' is more frequent. Usually eaten at restaurants or formal meals; typical appetizers include soup, salad, or small finger foods.
Spanish: aperitivo - entremésPortuguese (BR): aperitivo - entradaPortuguese (PT): entrada - aperitivoChinese (Simplified): 开胃菜Chinese (Traditional): 開胃菜Hindi: स्टार्टर - क्षुधावर्धकArabic: مقبلاتBengali: স্টার্টার - খাবারের শুরুতে পরিবেষিত ছোট খাবারRussian: закуска - аперитивJapanese: 前菜 - アペタイザーVietnamese: món khai vịKorean: 애피타이저 - 전채Turkish: aperatif - mezeUrdu: ابتدائی خوراک - اسٹارٹرIndonesian: makanan pembuka - hidangan pembuka
Example Sentences
Would you like to share an appetizer while we wait for the main course?
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Their shrimp appetizer was so good, I almost forgot about my main meal.
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At this restaurant, the bread is actually listed as an appetizer on the menu.
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Cheese sticks are my favorite appetizer.
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We ordered an appetizer before dinner.
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The soup is served as an appetizer.
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